The Los Angeles Lakers have a win streak going, with Luka Doncic and company heading into Friday’s NBA Cup matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers after winning three straight games.

Although the new-look Lakers are trending in the right direction, Los Angeles saw a new name pop up on the injury report on Thursday.

Sandro Mamukelashvili Considered Questionable vs. Blazers 

The Lakers have announced that Mamukelashvili is dealing with an illness ahead of Friday’s game against Damian Lillard’s squad at Crypto.com Arena.

Along with Mamukelashvili being the Lakers’ injury report for the first time during the 2026-27 NBA season, rookie Cameron Carr and third-year guard Bronny James have been sent down to the Coachella Valley Lakers for their G League season opener.

Adou Thiero Finally Off Lakers’ Injury Report

Despite Mamukelashvili battling an illness and in danger of missing Friday’s NBA Cup game, the Lakers did get some good news on Thursday, with second-year forward Adou Thiero finally being off the injury report and cleared to play.

Thiero has yet to play a game this season due to knee swelling. He’ll be a welcome addition to the bench for head coach JJ Redick, but it remains uncertain whether he’ll get on the floor against the Blazers.

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